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Beaches, Parks & Gardens

Think “beach day,” Keys-style. Here, sandy stretches pop up in a few special spots, but most water access comes with a twist—limestone rocks, shady mangroves, and clear shallows that feel like your own natural swimming pool. Add in tropical gardens, local parks and playgrounds, and trails perfect for wandering, and you’ve got plenty of ways to play outside. From state parks to secret picnic spots, these listings prove you don’t need miles of sand to enjoy paradise—you just need a sunblock and a little curiosity.

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Key Largo

Harry Harris Park

Oceanfront park w/ boat ramp in Key Largo.

The Lower Keys

Ramrod Park

Secluded bayside park on Ramrod — kayaking, quiet beach & sunsets

Marathon

Children's Rotary Park

Children's Rotary Park in Marathon, Florida, features a wooden playground with slides, tunnels, and themed play structures, plus a picnic pavilion, restrooms, and a dog park.

Key West

White St./Atlantic Blvd./Bocce Courts

White Street/Atlantic Blvd Bocce Courts — scenic public bocce park across from the water in Key West.

Key West

Rest Beach

Quiet oceanfront escape & picnic spot in Key West’s C.B. Harvey Park

Marathon

Marathon's Dog Park

Marathon’s Dog Park offers a safe, off-leash space with separate areas for large and small dogs to play, run, and socialize from dawn to dusk.

Key West

Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower

Tropical garden paradise by the sea at the historic West Martello Tower—free-admission gardens, beach views, volunteer-run, perfect for nature lovers in Key West.

Key Largo

JD Butterfly Garden and Nursery

JD Butterfly Garden & Nursery — butterfly garden, plant nursery & bistro in Key Largo, where you’ll stroll tropical gardens, shop native plants and relax at a charming café.

Key West

Harry S. Truman Little White House

Presidential museum in Key West.

Weddings Max
300
Meetings Max
50
Total Space
572 sq ft
Largest Room
572 sq ft

Islamorada

Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve

Peaceful tropical hammock preserve with short trails and bayside views in Islamorada.

Key Largo

Key Largo Community Park and Pool

14-acre Key Largo park: courts, pool, fields & trails open daily.

Key West

The Key West Nature Preserve

The Key West Nature Preserve – a hidden coastal oasis of mangroves, native wildlife, and quiet beachfront tucked behind bustling Key West.

Key West

Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center

Marine sanctuary protecting reefs, seagrass, mangroves & heritage in the Florida Keys.

Islamorada

Robbie's of Islamorada

Robbie’s of Islamorada offers thrilling tarpon feeding, fishing, water sports, and vibrant local dining in the heart of the Florida Keys.

Marathon

Coco Plum Beach

This secluded beach on the Atlantic side of Marathon offers calm, shallow waters perfect for kayaking, with free parking, restrooms, and a shower.